For the first time ever The Homestead has teamed up with the best ski and board shops in the state to create the best Winter Sweepstakes ever!
Twenty-five skiers or riders will win prizes each week for the first 10 weeks; two will win next year’s season passes in the last two weeks. In all, $84,000 of prizes will be given away!
Enter The Homestead’s Winter Sweepstakes to win Ski Trips in Northern Michigan
You can enter twice to increase your chances of winning. First, fill out our Winter Sweepstakes entry form. Then, “like” us on our Facebook page for a second entry. That’s it! You’re now entered twice for a chance to win one of 254 prizes including romantic skikends for two, family ski packages, and season passes for next year.
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By Joan O’Neill – Mitten Kidz
Each summer, BK (before kids), my husband and I would make a list of the top things we wanted to do, see or enjoy over the summer. Annual standbys included watching the Perseid Meteor Shower from a we-don’t-dare-disclose Lake Michigan beach; a drive-in movie at the Cherrybowl Drive-In (one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in Michigan); and a hike along the Empire Bluffs hiking trail within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Enter Kid 1 and Kid 2 and we’ve slipped some on our summertime bucket list making — but we’re back at it. This past winter we had five things on our list and managed to do all but one. Now that we’re into pre-spring/summer, it’s time now to focus on our warm weather list. What is it we want to share with our boys this summer? What do I remember, fondly, doing as a kid… and now want to pass along?
Here’s our start at this summer’s list:
Our 2012 Summer Bucket List – Family version
- Hike Old Indian Trail @ Sleeping Bear Dunes (north of Frankfort, Michigan on M-22)
- Body surfing and sand castles at Elberta Beach (Elberta, Michigan)
- Camp in the backyard
- Corn dogs and Gibby’s Fries at the National Cherry Festival (Traverse City)
- Have at least three bonfires with the neighbors
- To be continued…
So, what’s on your 2012 Summer Bucket List?
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Joan O’Neill is the author of the blog, MittenKidz.com, a site that is all about growing up in Michigan and the places and activities that are unique to the Great Lakes State. Mostly out-of-doors, some indoors, all of them Pure Michigan. O’Neill is a 20-year veteran of the Michigan resort business and a MittenKidz at heart, herself. A big proponent of getting out and having fun in Michigan, no matter what the season, O’Neill is now sharing her favorite pastimes with her two young sons.
Kick off the summer with this Memorial Day weekend tradition at Crystal Mountain. Enjoy live entertainment while sampling over 75 of Michigan’s finest microbrews, local hard cider and mead, and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets. Held outdoors, slopeside. The 11th Annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival is May 28, 2016.
Michigan Beer & Brat Festival – Photos From Instagram
Tag your Michigan Beer & Brat Festival instagram photos with #mibeernbrat and they will appear here in our Michigan Beer & Brat Festival Instagram Photo Stream.
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Kids 17 and Under Ski and Ride Free
The headline’s right. We’re making skiing and riding family friendly again. There are only three restrictions and there’s no fine print. The restrictions are:
• The kids and their family must be registered guests at The Homestead.
• At least one parent must have purchased a same day, all day lift ticket.
• Proof of relationship must be presented.
This offer is available every day of the season, including holidays, as there are no black out dates. So that’s it.
This is one of two offerings in America (the other one is at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, a long drive for a weekend) that’s as family friendly as this offer is. Think about it: your savings could cover most meals and gas. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Post a comment on our Facebook Page.
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Traverse City Beer Week showcases a series of events highlighting this fabulous craft beer scene. From November 13th to the 20th, there are seven days of craft beer tastings, dinners and workshops. Get a pint or a sample, meet with brewers and brewery representatives and learn more about our incredible beer state of Michigan.
Traverse City Beer Week – Photos From Instagram
Here are the latest photos of Traverse City Beer Week via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your experience of Traverse City Beer Week, tag it with #tcbeerweek and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
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